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February 3, 2017
By Tarah18 PLATINUM, Brockton, Massachusetts
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Tarah18 PLATINUM, Brockton, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If a man can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl he simply isn&#039;t giving the kiss the attention it deserves.&quot;<br /> ~Albert Einstein

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when you broke
my heart
I thought you
walked away with
the air I breathe
and left my lungs
stiff
and motionless.
I thought you
drained my blood
and left my shattered
heart unable to
contract and release
ever again.
I was wrong,
I will breathe on
I will will my heart
to beat on.
I will live on.
I will not let you kill me.
Me
Me
I am in charge of me
I can save me.
When you broke my heart
I thought you took my life
with you when
you left.
But no.
I can fight on

© Andrew M., Belleville, ON, Canada

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